Bill > HB850

This bill addresses the regulation of unserialized firearms, commonly known as "ghost guns," by establishing new legal requirements and criminal penalties. The legislation defines key terms such as "unfinished frame or receiver" and "undetectable firearm," and introduces restrictions on the sale, possession, and transfer of unserialized firearms and unfinished firearm frames. Starting January 1, 2026, it will be illegal to possess an unserialized firearm or unfinished frame without a proper serial number, with exceptions for federal firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers. The bill mandates that firearms manufactured using 3D printing technology must be serialized by a federally licensed firearms dealer, with the serial number including the dealer's abbreviated license number. Serialization must follow specific federal guidelines, including placement and permanence of the serial number. The law provides exemptions for certain types of firearms, such as antique firearms and those manufactured before 1968. Violations of the bill's provisions carry escalating criminal penalties, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, with potential fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment for up to ten years for repeat offenders. The Commissioner of Public Safety is required to issue a public notice to educate the community about these new regulations, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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